Empowering Secondary Students: Learning Support Assistant

Aspire People; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay (£110-£120 per day)

Permanent/long-term & day-to-day roles

Refer a friend scheme (£100-£250)

Free CPD and training opportunities

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a well-regarded secondary school in Hounslow. You will support pupils with a range of needs, helping them access the curriculum and build independence in and out of the classroom.

You will work with teachers and the SENCO to implement individual plans, differentiate materials, and support pupil wellbeing. This full-time role offers immediate start and competitive daily pay depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant in secondary schools is desirable.
• Warm, patient and nurturing approach with commitment to supporting pupils.
• Understanding of SEN needs including ASD, ADHD, SEMH and learning difficulties.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification preferred but not essential.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class support to pupils with diverse needs on a 1:1, small group, and whole-class basis.
• Collaborate with class teachers and the SENCO to implement EHCPs and individual plans.
• Adapt and differentiate learning materials to meet pupil needs.
• Support pupils' social, emotional, and behavioural development alongside academics.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff, and the school team.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, feeding back to teachers and SENCO.
• Supervise pupils during lessons, breaks and transitions as required.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and school policies at all times.

Skills

Teaching Assistant experience

SEN awareness

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 2 TA qualification

Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

Aspire People is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a well-regarded secondary school in Hounslow. You will support pupils with a range of needs, helping them access the curriculum and build independence in and out of the classroom.

You will work with teachers and the SENCO to implement individual plans, differentiate materials, and support pupil wellbeing. This full-time role offers immediate start and competitive daily pay depending on experience.